Shutter speed guidelines

1/8, 1/15, 1/30

1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30

For recording subjects in dark places.

1/60

1/60

For general recordings.

1/100

1/100

For recording indoor sports scenes.

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 1/250, 1/500

For recording from within a car or train, or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters.

1/2000

For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days.

Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed – “ 250” indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.

Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions

Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a special scene recording program.

POINTS TO CHECK

( 12) Mode switch: P

FUNC.

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Icon of the currently selected

FUNC. Recording Program

Last icon on the right (icon of the currently selected Special Scene)

FUNC. Desired option

NOTES

Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording, as the brightness of the image may change abruptly.

[ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/ [ SNOW]

-The picture may not appear smooth during playback.

[ PORTRAIT]

-The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T).

[

NIGHT]

 

- Moving subjects may leave a trailing

 

afterimage.

 

 

- Picture quality may not be as good as in other

Advanced

modes.

 

- White points may appear on the screen.

 

- Autofocus may not work as well as in other

 

modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

 

[

SNOW]/[ BEACH]

Functions

- The subject may become overexposed on

 

cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the

 

image on the screen.

 

[

FIREWORKS]

 

- To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod

especially in , as the shutter speed slows down.

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